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10 major sport events to watch in 2026

10 major sport events to watch in 2026

The World Cup, ASEAN Cup, Women's Asian Cup, Winter Olympics, and the AFC U23 Championship are some of the major sporting events for Vietnam in 2026.
Japan footballer 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58

Japan footballer 'King Kazu' signs for new team at 58

FIFA president Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

FIFA president Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites 'crazy' demand

Ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in fatal highway crash

Ex-heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua injured in fatal highway crash

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua suffered "minor injuries" in a fatal car accident that killed two people Monday, Nigerian police said.
December 29, 2025 | 06:06 pm PT
Indonesian officials recover body during search for drowned Spanish football coach and children

Indonesian officials recover body during search for drowned Spanish football coach and children

Indonesian rescuers on Dec. 29 found a body during the search for Spanish football coach Fernando Martin and his children after their boat sank near the coast of a popular tourist spot on Dec. 26, the country’s rescue agency said.
December 29, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Vietnam athletics team receives over $57,000 in awards for SEA Games success

Vietnam athletics team receives over $57,000 in awards for SEA Games success

The Vietnam national athletics team was awarded over VND1.5 billion (US$57,053) following their successful performance at the 33rd SEA Games in Thailand.
December 28, 2025 | 04:59 pm PT
Vietnamese footballer and shooting star reportedly in relationship

Vietnamese footballer and shooting star reportedly in relationship

National team defender Pham Ly Duc and shooter Phi Thanh Thao are reportedly dating, though they have yet to make their relationship public.
December 27, 2025 | 10:00 pm PT
Former Indonesian world No. 1 badminton star enjoys family life with media billionaire heiress

Former Indonesian world No. 1 badminton star enjoys family life with media billionaire heiress

Former Indonesian badminton star Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo has attracted public attention after sharing photos from a family trip to Switzerland with his wife and child.
December 27, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT
Philippe Troussier's legacy continues to benefit Vietnam

Philippe Troussier's legacy continues to benefit Vietnam

Former national coach Philippe Troussier is credited for bringing talented players like Dinh Bac, Thai Son and Thanh Nhan to center stage, stars who helped Vietnam win the football gold at the recent SEA Games.
December 27, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Malaysian football faces $2M debt risk over naturalization fraud case

Malaysian football faces $2M debt risk over naturalization fraud case

The Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) has had nearly US$2 million dollars in legal costs and risks losing sponsorships following the naturalization scandal involving seven players found to have used falsified documentation.
December 26, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
How Vietnam's SEA Games performance compares with Singapore and the Philippines by Olympic standards

How Vietnam's SEA Games performance compares with Singapore and the Philippines by Olympic standards

Despite a successful campaign at the 33rd SEA Games with 87 gold medals, only 52% of these came from sports included in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the lowest percentage among the top six nations in the region.
December 26, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT
Indonesia proposes expanded SEA Games format including Australia and other nations

Indonesia proposes expanded SEA Games format including Australia and other nations

Indonesia has put forward an initiative to invite additional countries, including Australia, to take part in a revamped event dubbed the SEA Games Plus.
December 26, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
VnExpress Youth Basketball outlines developing model for school sports

VnExpress Youth Basketball outlines developing model for school sports

As interest in school basketball continues to rise in Vietnam’s major cities, the VnExpress Youth Basketball 2025 – Ziaja Cup offered a snapshot of how competition, health education and student expression are increasingly being woven into school sports.
December 26, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Indonesia appoints World Cup–experienced coach John Herdman

Indonesia appoints World Cup–experienced coach John Herdman

The Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) has reached an agreement to appoint John Herdman, the English coach who led Canada to the 2022 World Cup, as head coach of the national team, replacing Patrick Kluivert.
December 25, 2025 | 04:07 pm PT
From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

From esports cheating to refereeing errors: 33rd SEA Games rocked by series of controversies

The 33rd SEA Games in Thailand were marred by organizational controversies both leading up to and during the event.
December 24, 2025 | 07:54 pm PT
7 Malaysia's naturalized players see transfer values wiped to zero after FIFA sanctions

7 Malaysia's naturalized players see transfer values wiped to zero after FIFA sanctions

Seven players involved in Malaysia's naturalization document forgery scandal have suffered another blow to their careers, with their transfer values wiped out following FIFA sanctions.
December 24, 2025 | 04:50 pm PT
Lamine Yamal launches YouTube channel, gains over one million subscribers after two days

Lamine Yamal launches YouTube channel, gains over one million subscribers after two days

Eighteen-year-old forward Lamine Yamal attracted more than one million subscribers after two days of launching his official YouTube channel.
December 24, 2025 | 04:48 pm PT
Cristiano Ronaldo buys two luxury villas on private island for over $9M

Cristiano Ronaldo buys two luxury villas on private island for over $9M

Football star Cristiano Ronaldo has purchased two luxury villas in an exclusive island reserve in the Red Sea.
December 24, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
International runners surprised by 5,000 full marathoners at VnExpress Hai Phong race

International runners surprised by 5,000 full marathoners at VnExpress Hai Phong race

International participants said they were surprised by the scale of the full marathon at VnExpress Marathon Hai Phong 2025, which attracted 5,000 runners for the 42.195 km distance.
December 24, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
Thai boxer demands gold medal after disputed Muay Thai final at SEA Games

Thai boxer demands gold medal after disputed Muay Thai final at SEA Games

Thai Muay Thai boxer Mongkutpetch Petchprawfar has filed a formal complaint with Thailand’s Olympic authorities after what his camp says was a biased judging decision in the Muay Thai finals at the 33rd SEA Games.
December 23, 2025 | 10:55 pm PT
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